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Dourneen Family History

Dourneen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dorney, Bourne, Coursen, Journey, Doren, Fournier, Downen, Cunneen

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dourneen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dourneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dourneen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Dourneen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dourneen. For the veterans among your Dourneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dourneen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Dourneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dourneen in 1971 was 80, and 70 in 1974.

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